Chapter 832 Reconciliation
“I used to wear my heart like a banner, pride myself on how deeply I felt. But you
know what? Ali that emotion was like wearing rose–colored glasses, blinding me to my own daughter…”
He looked at Damien, his face bare with remorse. “Thank you for helping me realize the harm I caused.”
This man, who appeared to be in his fifties, spoke with such sincerity that Damien couldn’t help but smile. “Cherry would be thrilled if she knew you felt this way,” he said. “When she found out about last night, she was terrified you would be hurt. We’re only here because she was afraid you would be upset and wanted to brighten your day. She truly sees you as family, and if you could see her the same way… well, I genuinely believe it would mean the world to her.”
Beckham nodded eagerly. “I couldn’t sleep a wink last night. I spent the whole time reflecting on the past five years. The truth is, I failed as Cherry’s father. I showered Gwenn with love and devoted everything to her, and what did I get? Lies and betrayal. Maybe, right from the beginning, I shouldn’t have… shouldn’t have pretended Gwenn was mine.”
He stood before Damien, his shoulders slumped. “Yes, it’s all my fault. Every bit of it.”
“Dad, it’s not your fault,”
Beckham’s voice trailed off, replaced by a clear, choked–up female voice. Both men in the kitchen spun around, their eyes landing on Cherise.
She stood behind Beckham, tears shimmering as she addressed the older man.
“Dad, don’t blame yourself. It’s not your fault. You were just trying to do the right thing, to continue caring for Gwenn after I returned. You weren’t wrong about that. And just like me… I could never just replace you with Uncle Elvis. We share blood, but we’ve been apart for so long. I know it’s difficult. But it’s not your fault.”
Sniffling, Cherise wiped her tears away. “But hearing you blame yourself like this, it hurts. I’ve always wanted to be closer to you, Dad. But you always seem so distant…”
Cherise sniffled, her eyes watery but her smile brave. “Are you finally ready to accept me, your farm–raised daughter?”
Beckham felt tears prick his own eyes. “I… I never…”
He wanted to say he never rejected her, but the words caught in his throat.
Since the DNA test five years ago, Cherise had been his daughter in his heart. But
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somewhere, there was still a difference in how he treated her compared to Gwenn.
“From now on,” he declared, stepping forward and pulling Cherise into a loose hug, “you’re my only daughter.”
As for Gwenn, she knew what mattered to him, yet she still helped Raymond escape. That meant she had never considered his feelings or regarded him as her father.
Cherise’s tears finally spilled over. Despite the reconciliation years ago, the unfair treatment from Beckham had always weighed on her.
Now, how could she not cry tears of joy with the weight lifted?
“Okay, okay, enough crying!” Two pigtails bounced as Serafina stomped over, grabbing Cherise’s sleeve with one hand and Beckham’s shirt with the other.
She chirped. “Grandpa wants to do your hair! Pretty braids, just like mine!”
Chapter 833 Reliving Childhood Between Cherise And Beckham
Serafina twirled her braids, her voice bubbling with excitement, “Look at my beautiful braids, Mommy!”
Beckham chuckled, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. “Oh, yeah. She wouldn’t leave me alone
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until I learned.”
He reminisced that Cherise, adopted into their family as a young girl, had long, unruly hair that she hated managing. So, Beckham, ever the patient one, learned how to comb it for her.
Beckham chuckled, remembering a mischievous glint in Cherise’s mom’s eyes. “Yeah, your mom wasn’t one to let me get away with slacking. If I forgot to comb her hair, barn! Surprise doodle in my homework!”
Cherise’s eyes widened. “No way! Mom actually drew in your school stuff?”
Beckham chuckled, a twinkle in his own eyes. “Well, let’s just say forgetting to brush her hair once resulted in a colorful surprise hidden in my history book. It wasn’t exactly helpful for my grades, but I have to admit, it was pretty funny.”
In the kitchen, Damien paused momentarily, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. The sound of running water echoed the playful banter from the living room.
The kitchen counter buzzed with the sudden vibration of Damien’s phone. He frowned, glancing at the screen before answering. “Yeah, Charles?”
Charles‘ voice crackled through the receiver, “Just got the lowdown on Tristan. It turns out he snuck back into Adania today. My sources even snagged a copy of the sneaky email he sent to the company after landing. Do you think it’s time we put him under close watch?”
Damien sighed, rubbing his temples. “Keep an eye out for now, that’s enough. We’ll figure out the rest later. I have my hands full right now.”
“Hands full with what? Didn’t you tie up all the loose ends at the office?” Charles scoffed.
Damien chuckled, a hint of warmth creeping into his voice. “Work’s all sorted; I’m just dealing with some… family matters now.”
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🌸 Message to the Author: 🌸 Hi! I just finished reading your story, and I truly loved it — especially Damien and Cherise’s journey. But what completely stole my heart was Lennon and Lucy. Their final scene left me stunned… Lennon being alive, quietly showing up after all that time — it was such a powerful and emotional moment. But it also left me with so many feelings… What happened to him? How did Lucy react after the shock wore off? What did they say to each other? I keep thinking about them. I know they’re side characters, and the story is marked as completed, but I would truly love a bonus chapter — even a small one — to see what came next for them. They deserve that closure. And honestly? So do we, as readers who deeply connected with them. Thank you for creating characters that live so deeply in our hearts. If you ever feel inspired, please consider giving Lennon and Lucy a little more. We would love bonus parts.❤️...